[RFI] A note from Sangean about switching power supplies

[Dave Cole]

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73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
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On 01/07/2017 07:03 AM, Joe wrote:
> My first thought was, is it really a government law saying that they
> MUST use that type of power supply?
>
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> On 1/7/2017 9:01 AM, Dave Cole wrote:
>> The unfortunate side affect should be a substantial fine to Sangean.
>>
>> Howard Lester wrote:
>>> I’m looking through the online operating manual for a Sangean AM/FM
>>> radio I’m interested in buying, and I came across this little note in
>>> the Cautions section. I didn’t know about the “background” cited, and
>>> I do find Sangean very responsible to print this.
>>>
>>> Howard N7SO
>>>
>>> VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
>>>
>>> Sangean suggests that you keep your AC Adapter at least 12 inches
>>> away from the radio while listening to the AM Band.
>>> Your Sangean Radio is powered by an AC adapter which is a “switching”
>>> or “switch-mode” type. The DOE (Department Of Energy) has a Federal
>>> mandate requiring all manufacturers to use this type of power supply.
>>> This newer power saving technology has the unfortunate side effect of
>>> causing interference to the AM radio band.
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